The hero begins in their everyday life. Here life is shown as it is, which will be in sharp contrast to the new world of adventure.

The Hero is called to an adventure, willingly or unwillingly. It can be an unwelcome herald or an expectant change.

Hero refuses the call because they are scared/busy/committed elswhere. Sometimes hero wants to accept but hero’s friends beg them to refuse.

Hero meets with a (human or nonhuman) mentor who provides guidance.

Hero commits to the journey and crosses a threshold into no man’s land.

Hero makes friends and enemies and is tried and tested.

Hero approaches the inmost cave which involves planning an attack or entering a mini-special world.

Hero faces the ultimate challenge and experiences a whiff of death.

Hero is rewarded with a treasure which can be tangible or intangible.

Hero sets on the road back home during which he experiences setbacks.

Hero is challenged again and is reborn into his true self.

Hero is rewarded.